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N83 JVF

1996 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus GS300120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 JVF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2018 129,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perishing both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 118,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 114,849 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 114,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,626 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,098 miles

n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint gator split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 110,029 miles

Both front tyres worn on their inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,199 miles

"scabby"corrosion forming to various rearsuspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2009 106,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

"scabby"corrosion forming to various rearsuspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 102,353 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,269 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 84,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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N83 JVF is a 1996 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N83 JVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N83 JVF is a 1996 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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